Basic Travel Requirements for Burundians visiting
Germany
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a German Visa.
- A Schengen visa application form that has been appropriately filled and signed.
- An original passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the traveler’s entry date.
- Two blank pages of the passport for visa stamps.
- Identical passport-sized photographs which fulfill the visa photo requirements set by the Schengen states.
- Health insurance with a coverage of 30,000 Euros for the entire Schengen area.
- Proof of accommodation provision for the traveler.
- Host details (name, address, passport details, etc) for travelers who have hosts in Germany. A letter of invitation from the host should back this up.
- Bank statements dating back to the last 3 months of consistent use. There can be other proof of financial sustenance as well.
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- A declaration of the accuracy of information.
- Application form should be completed in either English or German.
- Return ticket to Burundi or Onward ticket to the other country.
Germany Visa for Burundians
Facts about Germany
Visiting Germany is a vacation worth taking for every traveler. Asides from being one of the safest travel destinations in the world, the country is rich in history, culture, outdoor activities, and of course its cities. The country is home to the world’s leading trade fairs, the ITB Berlin. Also, the Oktoberfest which takes place in Munich between September and October is one of the main events which draws a lot of tourists to the country. The Oktoberfest draws as much as 6 million tourists to the country yearly. Tourists in the country also have the liberty of engaging in winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, and cross-country skiing in various regions in the country.
Germany is the ninth most visited country in the world. In 2012, over 30.4 million international tourists visited the country bringing over $38 billion in international tourism. The tourism industry is responsible for contributing 4.5% of the German GDP and provides 2 million jobs. The number of visitors is expected to increase significantly in the years to come.
Types of Germany Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | Three weeks | 90 days |
| Student visa | 1-3 months | 1-5 years |
| Work visa | 1-3 months | 1-5 years |
General Requirements for Germany Visa
- A Schengen visa application form that has been appropriately filled and signed.
- An original passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the traveler’s entry date.
- Two blank pages of the passport for visa stamps.
- Identical passport-sized photographs which fulfill the visa photo requirements set by the Schengen states.
- Health insurance with a coverage of 30,000 Euros for the entire Schengen area.
- Proof of accommodation provision for the traveler.
- Host details (name, address, passport details, etc) for travelers who have hosts in Germany. A letter of invitation from the host should back this up.
- Bank statements dating back to the last 3 months of consistent use. There can be other proof of financial sustenance as well.
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- A declaration of the accuracy of information.
- Application form should be completed in either English or German.
- Return ticket to Burundi or Onward ticket to the other country.
Germany Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is given to applicants who intend to stay in Germany for a short period for purposes such as tourism, visiting and vacationing.
- The type of visa issued to travelers going to Germany for a short period is the Schengen visa. This is because Germany is part of the 26 Schengen countries in Europe.
- There are uniform rules that guide the Schengen visa and the possession of this visa (if issued for multiple-entry) allows travelers go to as many Schengen countries as they want to.
- Travelers on this visa go to Germany for other reasons such as business trips, holiday or to visit relatives as well.
- For the short-stay visa, the reasons or purposes for travelers’ visits would be clearly stated on their visas. The purpose of your trip to Germany must be plausible and comprehensible.
- Applicants’ passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Germany.
- Passports that contain illegible data cannot be accepted and your passport must not be damaged.
- The short-stay visa is valid for up to 90 days within a 180 day period in Germany. Your date of entry starts your 180- day period.
- The Schengen visas can be issued for one, two or multiple entries. These entries depend on the visa holder’s reason for travel.
- If you will be leaving and re-entering the Schengen area during your visit, you will need to apply for a double or multiple-entry visa.
- Please note that with a Schengen visa, you are not allowed to work or study.
Germany Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The student visa is for students who aim to study in any of Germany’s learning institutions.
- All documents submitted for this visa application must be original and should have 2 clear photocopies for the application.
- You are required to submit documents showing that you have been accepted into an institution in Germany.
- You will also need to show proof that you satisfy the conditions for access to studying in Germany. This proof could be academic results or previously obtained learning certificates.
- A medical certificate stating you do not carry any diseases that may endanger public health (such as TB, diseases that require quarantine and other infectious diseases) is also required.
- Proof of financial sustenance for the entire stay in Germany is needed. This proof could be a valid scholarship offer, recent bank statement from your sponsor or guardian, letter attesting sponsorship and a valid ID of your sponsor.
- You need to have €8640 in your bank account before applying for a German student visa.
- Additional documents can be required by the visa officer upon the visa interview. You are expected to appear in person for the visa interview.
- Be cautious about your passport validity as it needs to be valid for your entire period of stay, including the expected extended period.
- Bear in mind that the incomplete visa application can be refused. Do not stick your photographs in the visa application form.
- Original documents can be required upon arrival at the airport.
- The fee for the Germany student visa application is £75.
Germany Employment Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have been given paid employment in Germany.
- This visa is referred to as the Type-D Schengen visa or the National visa. This is a long-stay visa issued for Schengen states.
- Before initiating the visa application process, you must have gotten a job in the country.
- To be issued this visa, your reasons must be clearly stated and will be duly indicated on your visa.
- The national visa grants entry to Germany on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit.
- It allows you to enter Germany as a potential resident and stay while you apply for residency.
- You are expected to convert your visa into a residence permit within three months of arriving in Germany.
- Your visa can only be converted into the corresponding type of residence permit (a visa for work must be converted into a working residence permit).
- There should be a letter from your employer in the country confirming that you have been offered a job in Germany.
- The address of the company, as well as your job description, should be clearly stated in the letter.
- Your employer should provide proof that there was no German available to take a job before you were offered this job.
Germany Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
75.00 (EUR)
Work visa
Employment visa
99.00 (EUR)
Germany Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Burundi
Bujumbura
German Embassy. 71, Avenue de l’UPRONA BP 1034, Bujumbura, Burundi.
bobu0@cbinf.com
(+257) 22 6412 / 16